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FCDO travel advice for British Indian Ocean Territory. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
British Indian Ocean Territory is a British Overseas Territory. Access is…
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
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The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is administered from London. We work to support security and good governance, and preserve marine environment and historical heritage.
Updates, news and events from the UK government in British Indian Ocean Territory
This page provides information on UK government support to people born on the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) / Chagos Archipelago and their descendants.
This document contains information about British Indian Ocean Territory to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.
Proposed Terms of Reference for British Indian Ocean Territory Feasibility Study.
Apply for citizenship as a direct descendant of a citizen of the UK and Colonies who was born in the British Indian Ocean Territory.
How to apply for British citizenship if you’re a person of Chagossian descent: who’s eligible, the documents you need and when you must apply by.
Who is eligible for Darwin Plus project and fellowship funding, and how to apply.
Guidance for declaration on yachts in British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) waters
Paul Candler was appointed Director of Overseas Territories in June 2021. In that role, he holds office as Commissioner of the British Antarctic Territory and Commissioner of the British Indian Ocean Territory. Prior to joining FCDO, Paul was Director of...
What services DfE offers to the British Overseas Territories and information on the department's International Education Division (IED).
The Prime Minister spoke to Mauritius Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth, this morning.
Laws and guidance for visitors traveling to the Chagos Islands, excluding Diego Garcia, of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
In December 2012 the UK government announced its intention to review resettlement policy towards the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). The ongoing review is taking into account a range of information, including an independent feasibility study of the practical costs...
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